Drive Time
4h 52m
Distance
308.2 mi
496 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
The drive from Reno, KS to Fort Dodge, KS covers 308.2 miles and takes about 4h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Chieftain Road, North 3rd Street, KTA Entrance Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.76 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
154.1 miles from Reno, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 26m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 52m drive with frequent turns across 308.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chieftain Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North 3rd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| KTA Entrance Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 70 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kansas Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dwight D | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| KS 156 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Reno, KS and Fort Dodge, KS.
Start on Woodend Road
Turn left onto Chieftain Road
Turn left onto North 3rd Street
Take the exit left toward KTA Entrance Road
Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Topeka
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I 70 West: Topeka
Exit the roundabout onto I 70 West: Topeka
Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
Keep slight right to continue on Kansas Turnpike
Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Take the exit slight right toward KS 156, Ellsworth, Great Bend
Turn left
Take the ramp slight right
Turn left onto Main Street
Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
Turn left onto Railroad Avenue
At the end of the road, turn left
Turn left onto Broadway Street
Turn right onto Northeast Trail Street
Turn left onto Niles Avenue
Turn right onto East 10th Street
Turn left onto 117 Road
Turn sharp right
Turn left
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 154.1 miles or 2h 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fort Dodge, KS than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Reno, KS so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Reno, KS
This is one driving day of about 308.2 miles and 4h 52m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 154.1 mi from Reno, KS · 2h 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
154 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 154.1 miles from Reno, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Fort Dodge, KS usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Fort Dodge, KS.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$45.76 one way
$91.51 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $51.61 | $103.21 |
| premium | $4.65 | $56.47 | $112.94 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $64.36 | $128.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 107.8 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 92.5 | 1 | $32.36 | $14.79 |
| Efficient EV | 77.1 | 0 | $26.97 | $12.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 123.3 | 1 | $43.15 | $19.72 |
Gas CO2
108 kg
EV CO2
36 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Reno on Saturday
Local time
8:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Fort Dodge on Saturday
Local time
8:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
44°F
Lincoln, KS
154 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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